A sponsor who’s genuinely vested in your success can be one of the most crucial people in your network because they have the power to open doors to new opportunities and relationships that aren’t even on your radar. So how exactly does career sponsorship work?

This is part five in the Women’s Agenda Mentee’s Manifesto, supported by Charles Sturt University. See the introduction here.

While mentors can offer you navigational support in your current role, sponsors help you navigate your career.